PA-25-426
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)
Summary
Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Fellowship for Dual-Degree Students (F30)
Research Focus
This fellowship supports predoctoral students enrolled in combined MD/PhD or other dual-doctoral degree programs (DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD, DVM/PhD, PharmD/PhD) who intend careers as physician-scientists or clinician-scientists. The program funds integrated research and clinical training that enhances candidates' ability to conduct rigorous, independent biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research relevant to NIH Institute and Center missions. Applicants must propose a research training project in health-related scientific fields paired with a structured clinical training plan. The fellowship aims to develop the next generation of physician-scientists capable of investigating human health and disease through rigorous research design, experimental methods, quantitative approaches, and data analysis. Candidates may participate in clinical trials led by sponsors or co-sponsors but cannot lead independent clinical trials.
At a Glance
- Who can apply: Predoctoral students matriculated in NIH-funded institutional dual-degree training programs (MSTP, DSTP, or similar programs at eligible institutions).
- Funding & project length: Up to 6 years of support for combined research and clinical training leading to dual-doctoral degrees.
- Award mechanism: Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Fellowship (F30 grant).
- Key dates: Applications due August 8, 2025 (and subsequent cycles); earliest start date April 2026 for first cycle.
- Best fit for: MD/PhD, DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, and other dual-degree candidates pursuing physician-scientist or clinician-scientist careers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research.
Key Facts
Deadline
Sun, May 7, 2028
Posted
Thu, June 12, 2025
Award / Year (direct costs)
$30,000
Max Total
$180,000
Max Duration
6 years
Keywords
Research Areas
Gotchas (4)
This NOFO is specifically for students at institutions WITH NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training programs (MSTP, DSTP, etc.), with a separate companion NOFO for students at instit
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“This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support students at institutions with NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree training programs. These programs include institutions with NIH-supported Medical Scientist Training Programs (MSTP), or Dental Scientist Training Programs (DSTP), or similar predoctoral dual-degree training programs. In a companion NOFO, NIH is also seeking F30 applications from students at institutions without NIH-funded institutional predoctoral dual-degree tra”
The F30 cannot be used to support only the clinical training years; it must support both research training and clinical training components. This is a structural requirement that could disqualify appl
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“Because the F30 program is intended to support individuals matriculated in an integrated, dual-degree program during both their graduate research training and clinical training, the F30 cannot be used to support only the clinical training years.”
Candidates cannot propose to lead an independent clinical trial, clinical trial feasibility study, or ancillary clinical trial; they may only participate in clinical trials led by a sponsor or co-spon
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“This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow fellowship candidates to propose to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor. ... This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is designed specifically for candidates proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial, but does allow candidates to”
Candidates are strongly encouraged to consult IC-specific requirements in a table before applying, suggesting that different participating ICs have different program requirements that could affect eli
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“Because of the differences in individual Institute and Center (IC) program requirements for this announcement, prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult the Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements and Staff Contacts, to make sure that their application is appropriate for the requirements of one of the participating NIH ICs.”